Spring Decor at Willy Nilly

Spring Decor, a photo by DebDubya on Flickr.

• Sprig of real live rosemary in bloom, courtesy of Earthbound Arts, 610 N Trade St. Heineken beer bottle vase, courtesy of Jimmy. 

• Interesting columnar-shaped vase from thrift shop (probably the Rescue Mission Thrift Shop).

• Pinwheel and the cool stem of paper flowers, thanks to absent-minded visitors to my shop Willy Nilly, 604A N Trade St.

Fwd: March At Delurk

Hieronymus - iamhieronymus.com

Brian Kubecki (aka QUB) Travis Phillips Delurk Gallery will have an Opening Reception Friday, March 1, from 7pm-10pm. This March Delurk will be featuring new work by three visiting artists. See a one of a kind installation, by Hieronymus, of paintings on canvas and on the wall, inspired by cabinet cards. Brian Kubecki's, I Need You, is a show completely dependent on something for its success – you. Experience a jaw-shattering reexamination of visual art and be a part of something you won't soon forget. Isolation; Something To Die For, new work by Travis Phillips, deals with human intentionality and interplay by combining historical references with contemporary issues. Also featured this month will be selected works by Delurk collective members Chad Beroth, Patrick Harris, Jennifer O'Kelly, Will Safrit, Molly Simpson, Zac Trainor and Dane Walters. As well as Junior Delurkers 10 year old Emily Beroth, and 17 year old Zoe Swindell, and works from NEW Delurk collective members: Chris Powers and Shane-Brumley Ward. Welcome Chris and Shane! Event Info: Opening Reception: Friday, March 1, from 7-10PM. Facebook: March At Delurk

Retro Art Ware

Also alive and kicking on Sundays is Retro Art  Ware. Beautiful tie dyed art to wear.

Xmas Eve-Eve

12/21 has now passed
Earth lived through the blast
Of apocalypse scares
That gave us nightmares.

Now, get off your bum
The time is now come;
No more time to delay--
Must go shopping today.

The malls are chaotic,
Trade Street is hypnotic;
By night or by day
Away from the fray.

You pledged to shop small
Now give it your all;
Show the world that you're smart--
Buy some wonderful art.

Get some holiday cheer--
Go have a beer
Or a glass of wine
Before you dine.

Gifts to buy still,
Shopping bags must you fill,
With jewelry and bling
and that pretty glass thing.

A handwoven shawl
scented soaps that enthrall,
Color-glazed pots
and wooden what-nots.

A framed photograph,
A ceramic carafe,
A tie-dyed dress,
Yogawear to impress.

Hand painted hats,
Paintings of cats,
Creative cards,
Wrought iron for yards.

Unique gifts galore,
At every gallery and store
Near 6th and Trade
Where it's all handmade.

Cool Stuff to Buy on Trade Street

Exquisite beaded embroidery pendants by Julie Knabb
who creates her works in Studio 2, in the alley next to 6th and Vine Restaurant

Clever little copper scarf pins by Julie Knabb, at Studio 2 and Red Dog Gallery

 

Willy Nilly offers Collegiate Kids Interactive Storybooks, 

handcrafted wooden toys, and a new line of Christmas cards designed
by Deborah Willard in collaboration with Dan Trivelpiece of Wilmington NC.

Beautiful handcrafted items by multi-media artist Kim Pegram
whose works can be found at Red Dog Gallery.

Jolly Holiday Shopping

It's December 15th--yikes!  only 10 days left for you to complete your Christmas shopping!!

Do yourself a favor and don't subject yourself to traffic snarls, rude people at the shopping malls, and the same merchandise everywhere you look.  Avoid all that stress and treat yourself to an afternoon shopping trip in the Downtown Arts District.

Many of the shops and galleries have extended their open hours, especially on weekend days, and several are even open on Sundays in December.  The atmosphere is festive and pleasant, shop people are friendly and helpful, the selection of unique items is unmatched and fall into all price ranges--from very affordable to big-splurge. Whether you're looking to spend $5 or $50 or $500 for people on your gift list, you'll go home happy.

Be sure to check out our Facebook page where you'll find plenty of photos and info on sales, specials, extended hours, holiday menus at the restaurants, and more.  www.facebook.com/tradestreettracker

At the Electric Moustache

The Electric Moustache is a gallery over at The Werehouse, located on the eastern side of downtown, alongside the railroad tracks at the corner of 3rd Street and Patterson Avenue. 

Opening during the Gallery Hop on Friday, October 5th is a show that includes works by two of the architects associated with Trade Street denizens Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce.  

Although it's located several blocks away, how could you possibly resist tripping over to a gallery named Electric Moustache?? And while you're there, enjoy a relaxing change of pace at Krankie's. 

For more information, contact:

Joe Bircher, AIA

Senior Project Architect

Partner

Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce, Architects, PA

530 North Trade Street, Suite 301
Winston-Salem, NC  27101
t. 336.725.1371
f. 336.725.1465

joeb@wrcp.com

www.wrcp.com